Issue 172

Editor's Comment
Want to be famous for a year - we're looking for our 2006 Diary writer

Colour and Texture in Glass
Martin Andrews, an investment in craftsmanship for the future

Cut and Print
Jenny Portlock's exquisitely designed original lino cuts

A Beacon for Crafts
Brenda Ross talks to Janet Groves of The Fiery Beacon Gallery

Made in Derby
Seventeen artists and makers working together to promote their work

Feast of Five
An exciting and tempting selling exhibition at Clay Barn

Computer Tips &Shortcuts
Tips from Michael Ball to help you have an easier time with your PC

Selling Crafts on eBay
Does it work- Elizabeth White experiments with selling on eBay

Show Case
The latest craft fair news direct from the event organisers

Where & When
Your guide to this month's events and their organisers

Glass - in all its Splendour!

Gallery of Glass Artists:

• Alison Purdy. Tlws Johnson Designs
• Rupert Scott Ltd.
• Julie Turner. Junko Eager
• Amanda Lawrence
• Patricia Hilton-Robinson
• Jan Studerus. Paul Sedgwick
• Sue Burne. Rob Page
• Ruth Shelley. Charmian Mocatta
• Magpie & Badger, Diana Arseneau

Glass Information & Inspiration:

• The Glass Association
• Cohesion. Chihuly at Kew
• The Guild of Enamellers. Glass at the V&A
• The Guild of Glass Engravers. Introducing...
• Glass Classes at the IGC
• Pearsons Glass Ltd.
• PVS (UK) Ltd. A&C Black

Electrical Safety while Working in Public
Are you safely wired up - Geof Woollvin gives a few pointers

Books
Knitting, Native Trees, Glass, Pottery and Sculpting all get a mention.

Craft on the Web Directory
Invaluable Directory of sites for all areas of the crafts industry

Craft News
The latest news for people with an interest in crafts

Diary of a Craftworker
"It's a sobering thought that our business and current way of life depend on just 3mm of soft steel," says Ray Sylvester

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